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SK03 FVP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,155 mi
Last recorded132,155 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 FVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 132,155 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 132,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm insecure (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured at spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 124,792 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 124,554 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 124,554 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 72,232 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 111,810 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 105,978 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 101,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Noise from both rear brakes when spinning wheels

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 101,129 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Noise from both rear brakes when spinning wheels

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 94,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall not exposing cord

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 10 Jul 2013 94,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall not exposing cord

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 May 2012 88,530 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

sdlight cracks on o/s/r inner tyre wall and tread nearing wear indicators

Fail 15 May 2012 88,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

o/s/f hub thread for wheel stud looks striped.

rear number plate poor condition

sdlight cracks on o/s/r inner tyre wall and tread nearing wear indicators

Pass 27 May 2011 81,439 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 81,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 74,691 miles

both front lower arms, front and rear bushes spliting

Fail 27 May 2010 74,689 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front lower arms, front and rear bushes spliting

Pass 8 May 2009 67,096 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2009 67,096 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 58,479 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 58,475 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 53,673 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 53,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 40,437 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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SK03 FVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK03 FVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SK03 FVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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